The House Book

by Terence Conran

A profusely illustrated guide to every aspect of decorating provides ideas and techniques for increasing the beauty and comfort of homes of all styles and sizes

Genres: Nonfiction, Design, Reference, Interior Design

448 pages, Hardcover

First published September 23, 1974

About the author

Sir Terence Conran was educated at Bryanston School, Dorset, and trained as a textile designer at the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. Hand in hand with his much-publicized career as an arbiter of good taste for a whole generation goes a career in cookery and restaurant management. Having learned the basic skills in the kitchens of a two-star Parisian establishment, he opened several small restaurants in London.These were later sold to finance his fast-expanding furniture business, from which grew the hugely successful Habitat stores. No-one has had a greater influence on contemporary living style than Conran. From the outset of his career, in the brilliant era of the '60s, he devoted his talents to interpreting the home-making aspirations of the bright, busy people of his generation - and to providing them with an excellence of craftsmanship and design at a price they could afford.

Reviews

[phoebe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book with millions of photos. Where else can you get a two page photo montage of 20 different fireplaces?

Sweet 70's style.

By the design genius behind the Habitat lifestyle retail stores.

New note: The Bed and Bath Book in the same series includes naked ladies with Farrah Fawcett hair.

[Boniva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Treasure trove of vintage design. Sweet!

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing how good style lasts.

[Lisa Sellers · Rating 3 out of 5]

can't remember

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much fun to look at! A lot of the advice still stands, surprisingly.